RN Director of Palliative Care
Gentiva
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Houston, TX
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Posted March 26, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program.
- Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives that support quality patient care and sound financial performance.
- Meet and exceed growth and development targets at the branch level.
- Manage program expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner within budget guidelines.
- Recruit, employ, and oversee qualified palliative care staff, ensuring effective delegation, supervision, and evaluation.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare guidelines, and company policies.
- Foster collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless patient-centered care.
- Represent and promote palliative care services in the community to drive growth, engagement, and awareness.
- Coordinate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives with data collection and reporting.
- Essential Clinical Functions (RN)
- Provide skilled nursing care in collaboration with NP/MD as needed.
- Assess patients’ symptoms and provide education and support to families and caregivers.
- Participate in on-call services and ensure responsive, clinically competent patient care.
- Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management, documenting all care accurately in the EMR.
Commitments
Participate in on-call services and ensure responsive, clinically competent patient care.
Ability to travel as needed, with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We maintain a drug-free workplace
Position Type: Full-Time
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Requirements
- Registered Nurse with prior Home Health, Hospice, and/or Palliative Care experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of healthcare administration/operations management.
- Prior budget development and financial management experience required.
- Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance billing and reimbursement.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Strong knowledge of patient-centered care delivery and engagement models.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and mobile technology.
- Ability to travel as needed, with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
Preferred Skills
- CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
Education
- (Not required) – Registered Nurse with prior Home Health, Hospice, and/or Palliative Care experience.
- (Required) – Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or related field (required).
- (Not required) – Master’s degree in Business or related field (preferred).
- (Required) – Minimum of 2 years of healthcare administration/operations management.
- (Not required) – CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
Overview
Lead with Compassion. Drive Excellence. Transform Palliative Care.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Palliative Care – RN to join our team. This role reports directly to the VP of Palliative Care and is responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. The Director ensures high standards of patient care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and operational and financial success while leading a team of dedicated professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program.
Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives that support quality patient care and sound financial performance.
Meet and exceed growth and development targets at the branch level.
Manage program expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner within budget guidelines.
Recruit, employ, and oversee qualified palliative care staff, ensuring effective delegation, supervision, and evaluation.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare guidelines, and company policies.
Foster collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless patient-centered care.
Represent and promote palliative care services in the community to drive growth, engagement, and awareness.
Coordinate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives with data collection and reporting.
Essential Clinical Functions (RN)
Provide skilled nursing care in collaboration with NP/MD as needed.
Assess patients’ symptoms and provide education and support to families and caregivers.
Participate in on-call services and ensure responsive, clinically competent patient care.
Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management, documenting all care accurately in the EMR.
Qualifications
About You
Registered Nurse with prior Home Health, Hospice, and/or Palliative Care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or related field (required).
Master’s degree in Business or related field (preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of healthcare administration/operations management.
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
Prior budget development and financial management experience required.
Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance billing and reimbursement.
Skills And Competencies
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong knowledge of patient-centered care delivery and engagement models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and mobile technology.
Ability to travel as needed, with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
We Offer
Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and results-driven nursing leader ready to advance palliative care, we encourage you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of patient-centered care.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-133184
Category: Branch Admin and Clerical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Empatia
Lead with Compassion. Drive Excellence. Transform Palliative Care.
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Palliative Care – RN to join our team. This role reports directly to the VP of Palliative Care and is responsible for the overall clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program. The Director ensures high standards of patient care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and operational and financial success while leading a team of dedicated professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all clinical and financial operations of the Palliative Care Program.
Establish, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives that support quality patient care and sound financial performance.
Meet and exceed growth and development targets at the branch level.
Manage program expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner within budget guidelines.
Recruit, employ, and oversee qualified palliative care staff, ensuring effective delegation, supervision, and evaluation.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, Medicare guidelines, and company policies.
Foster collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Directors, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver seamless patient-centered care.
Represent and promote palliative care services in the community to drive growth, engagement, and awareness.
Coordinate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives with data collection and reporting.
Essential Clinical Functions (RN)
Provide skilled nursing care in collaboration with NP/MD as needed.
Assess patients’ symptoms and provide education and support to families and caregivers.
Participate in on-call services and ensure responsive, clinically competent patient care.
Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management, documenting all care accurately in the EMR.
Qualifications
About You
Registered Nurse with prior Home Health, Hospice, and/or Palliative Care experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or related field (required).
Master’s degree in Business or related field (preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of healthcare administration/operations management.
CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification preferred.
Prior budget development and financial management experience required.
Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurance billing and reimbursement.
Skills And Competencies
Proven leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong knowledge of patient-centered care delivery and engagement models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and mobile technology.
Ability to travel as needed, with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
We Offer
Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply Today
If you are a compassionate and results-driven nursing leader ready to advance palliative care, we encourage you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of patient-centered care.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-133184
Category: Branch Admin and Clerical
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Empatia